SBGC Audition Information
December 5th, 2021
OK. HOW CAN I AUDITION? ”
Auditions will be submitted via video to Ms. Gravesmill (ariel.gravesmill@springbranchisd.com) by no later than January 11th. Please email Ms. Gravesmill if you have issues with the link.
When you have submitted the video please fill out the following information on this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAGZI2EbmWcf2zxXPU1bbNc-2f08F5Qwn2VK3Ueba5xsrE1w/viewform
“HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION?”
For the audition you should be prepared to:
• sing “America” (My Country ‘tis of Thee)
• sing “Brother John” (Are You Sleeping) in canon
• echo sing small melodic phrases
It is not a frightening experience and should only last about five minutes. The directors are just trying to be certain of your singing ability. If you would like music/words to help prepare it is provided below.
http://springbranchgirlschoir.com/wp-sbgc/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Audition-Page.pdf
2022-2023 SBGC Auditions
May 4th, 2022
It is time to hold auditions for the Spring Branch Girls Choir. We are excited to begin a new season for the 2022-2023 school year! If you were involved in SBGC last season, please let us know if you plan on joining for next year for planning and communication purposes.
Requirements:
- Student must be enrolled in a Spring Branch ISD School.
- Student must be a 4th-8th grader next year.
- Student must have a recommendation from their classroom/music teacher.
Auditions
Monday, May 16th and Thursday, May 19th from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM at Westwood Elementary – 10595 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX 77043
Auditions are by appointment. Sign up by using the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA5A92DABF9C34-spring
The audition consists of echo clapping, echo singing, evaluation of tonal memory of any song they know well. (It could be “Happy Birthday” or “Are You Sleeping” or even a song you have learned in music class)
Upon your audition, we will send a Teacher Recommendation Form to your classroom teacher.
There will be costs and uniforms for our choir which will be given at a future time.
WE NEVER ALLOW MONEY TO BE THE REASON A CHILD CANNOT PARTICIPATE.
If you have any questions regarding the choir itself or auditions, please reach out to the choir director, Katie Gravesmill, at ariel.gravesmill@springbranchisd.com
Pizza Theater Practice Tracks – copy
March 29th, 2022
Since we only have 1 hour of rehearsal time per week (and we have spring break approaching), I have uploaded the rehearsal tracks to the songs that we are performing for our Pizza Theater Concert. Please have your daughter only listen to the voice track with her part to solidify notes and rhythms. Once we are more confident in these notes and rhythms, they can challenge themselves by singing with the other tracks.
Part 1
India
Susana
Emma
Aubrey
Audrina
Laurel
Part 2
Connie
Maria
Noelle
Isabella
Baran
Mia
Dream Keeper
Fight Song
Over the Rainbow
We are also doing a unison song of Almost There, which you can find a video on Youtube.
Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThMwHKfzz1I&list=RDThMwHKfzz1I&start_radio=1
Please encourage your daughter to practice or at least listen to their practice tracks. If they can spend at least 30 minutes a day listening to their music, they will be better prepared and we can work on more than just the notes and rhythms of the music.
If your daughter is performing an additional act and would like to work with Ms. Gravesmill before rehearsal, please feel free to reach out to her.
Protected: Pizza Theater Practice Tracks
March 3rd, 2022
2019-2020 Back-To-School CAMP!
August 18th, 2019
Hello all!!
Camp is coming up fast: This Saturday, August 24th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Registration will begin around 8:30 am and the fun will begin at 9:00 am. For registration, please bring exact cash or check (made out to SBGC or Spring Branch Girls Choir). See the Registration form for exact costs.
There will be fun games, get-to-know-you activities, snacks, and a free pizza lunch will be provided.
This is a great opportunity for the girls to get to know each other and us as well. We encourage all girls (including the older girls) to attend camp.
The first rehearsal will start on Tuesday August 27th at 4:30pm at Northbrook Middle School in the cafeteria. You can arrive at 4:00 p.m. I will be there to greet your student. A reminder to Amani Singers, Rehearsal will go until 6:30 for you.
Please email with any questions.
Thank you!! See you soooooon!
2019-2020 registration
August 18th, 2019
Please fill in the Google Form by clicking HERE before Camp on August 24th.
Thank you.
New Girl Auditions!
May 6th, 2019
“OK. HOW CAN I AUDITION? ”
Auditions will be held on May 20th and 21st between 4:00-6:00 pm at Northbrook MIDDLE school 3030 Rosefield Dr. Houston Texas, 77080.
You must sign up online HERE. Have your parent log on to the website to sign up for a time slot for your audition. Please leave all the information you can (see below) in the comment box. If you cannot use the website, you can call Ms. Snelling and leave a detailed message at Northbrook Middle School on her voice mail at 713-251-4124.
In the phone message, please state:
• student’s name
• school
• grade
• home phone number
• any special needs that concern time.
We are signing up girls on a first contact, first serve basis, so go online today!!! You will receive an e-mail confirming the time.
“HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION?”
For the audition you should be prepared to:
• sing “America” (My Country ‘tis of Thee)
• sing the round “Brother John” (Are You Sleeping)
• echo sing small melodic phrases
• read text, and vocalize.
It is not a frightening experience and should only last about five minutes. The directors are just trying to be certain of your singing ability.
You also need a completed recommendation form:
• take a blank SBGC recommendation form to your classroom teacher (NOT YOUR MUSIC TEACHER)
• ask them to fill out the form and send the form to Elizabeth Snelling at Northbrook Middle School or email it to her at elizabeth.snelling@springbranchisd.com
Mid Year Auditions!
November 14th, 2018
We are excited that you are looking to join!
Click HERE to sign up for an Audition Time.
We look forward to meeting you!!!